
The Black Rose
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Walter of Gurnie, bastard son of an English peer, is forced to flee from Oxford for his part in the university riots of 1273. Inspired by Friar Bacon, he determines to travel to China. With his friend Tristam, he fights his way to the heart of the fabulous Mongol Empire and returns famous, to find that he must choose between the first love he thought lost and the exotic flower that he found in the East.
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this interesting and romantic historical novel. I was in total suspense as to how things would turn out.
Entertaining and informative
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Another great story.
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Historical
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Hauntingly great
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Lawrence of Arabia type of Epic adventure
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I approached this title with hight expectations because George RR Martin listed Costain as one of the three greats of historical fiction in his opinion (in the introduction of any of the Accursed Kings books by Maurice Druon- this brief intro, which not only gives George's 3 favorite historical fiction authors, but his 3 favorite fantasy authors as well, and can be read for free through a previewing any of the books in that series on amazon. BTW if you haven't listened to that series, I definitely strongly recommend that series just as I strongly recommend The Black Rose!
Excellent!
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This book starts off in 1273 with the riots at Oxford. Walter of Gurnie and his friend Tristan follow the advice of Friar Bacon and travel to China. The book is the story of their trip to China and the people, events and inventions the encounter on their way. They travel the silk road and meet with the Mongol general on this way to conquer part of China. They meet the Empress of China and are given gifts. On the trip Walter meets Miriam a half Greek and half English girl who he marries. The book also address in rising unrest of the common man in England against the landowners as well as other social issues of the day. Their adventure and escape and the long trip to reunite makes a great story I am sure you will enjoy.
Great Book
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Great story, needed better sound editing
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Great adventure and love story
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One of the finest works of fiction.
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